What you need to know for Wednesday May 23, 2018

Island residents will get a chance to vote for Guam's Best-Loved Novel at the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Public Library in Hagåtña and Bestseller Guam book stores beginning May 23, 2018.
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Jeraka Quenga, a paramedic for Andersen Air Force Base's 36th Medical Operations Squadron, educates children at her Teddy Bear Clinic during an EMS Week educational outreach on May 21, 2018.(Photo: Frank San Nicolas/PDN)

The Great American Read premieres tonight, also vote for Guam’s Best-Loved Novel today

Island residents will get a chance to vote for Guam's Best-Loved Novel at the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Public Library in Hagåtña and Bestseller Guam book stores beginning May 23, according to a news release from PBS Guam KGTF Channel 12.

PBS Guam is coordinating the contest in conjunction with The Great American Read, featuring America's 100 favorite novels, which premieres from 8 to 10 p.m. May 23 on KGTF Channel 12.

Guam’s Best-Loved Novel will be announced in October and two randomly drawn voters will win exclusive prize packages.

Emergency water outage in Tumon

Guam Waterworks Authority has announced an emergency water outage in Tumon beginning immediately until midnight May 23.

Areas affected by the outage include Marata Street and surrounding areas, according to the agency.

Poll: Real ID

Bring your teddy to the Teddy Bear Clinic today

Help your teddy bear or stuffed animal feel better by receiving bandages, blood pressure, splint, breathing treatment and a ride on a gurney from noon to 4 p.m. May 23 at Agana Shopping Center and from 6 to 10 p.m. May 23 at Chamorro Village.

Teddy Bear and child will also receive a Certificate of Participation. Contact Marlene Carbullido at 735-7411/12, carbullido@dphss.guam.gov

Emergency Medical Services Week

EMS Children Day

noon to 4 p.m. at Agana Shopping Center

Parade of Lights motorcade

5:30 to 6 p.m. from Agana Pool parking lot and ending at Chamorro Village